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Awesome, I loved this aircraft. I spent a lot of time with a real one. Each time I visited the X-Plane Hangar in Dayton I’d spend the entire visit with the X-15. No barriers in that hangar so I did a lot of hands-on.

Awesome, I loved this aircraft. I spent a lot of time with a real one. Each time I visited the X-Plane Hangar in Dayton I’d spend the entire visit with the X-15. No barriers in that hangar so I did a lot of hands-on.

That's so cool. I wish I had that kind of access while I was building this project as references were hard to come by.

7 hours ago, Aussie-Pete said:

Awesome

Thanks! Have fun with your build.

5 hours ago, jabow said:

Outstanding build!! I've always loved the look of the X-15 and wanted a Monogram/Tamiya quality 48th scale kit!! This kit is NOT of that level; but, after ur touch, it sure looks like it!!

Good show all around!!

Bo

Thanks Bo. This kit was no Tamiya for sure. I had to put it away many times. It'll be a while before I pick up another limited run kit again.

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My dad was stationed at Edwards AFB in the late 50's early 60's when the X-15 was flying. Saw it many times take off under the wing of the B-52 and later slide back home on the Dry Lake Bed. Went to school with Greg and Pam White...General White, the X-15 pilot was their dad. Very good job on your X-15 and adding the pilot as well. Brings back memories of the black rocket plane and the F-104 chase planes escorting it home. Those were the days of going higher and faster every day that they could.

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My dad was stationed at Edwards AFB in the late 50's early 60's when the X-15 was flying. Saw it many times take off under the wing of the B-52 and later slide back home on the Dry Lake Bed. Went to school with Greg and Pam White...General White, the X-15 pilot was their dad. Very good job on your X-15 and adding the pilot as well. Brings back memories of the black rocket plane and the F-104 chase planes escorting it home. Those were the days of going higher and faster every day that they could.

Thank you for stopping by and sharing.
What an amazing experience you must have had living in Edwards during that time!
Truly inspiring people who dreamt big and then just went and did the impossible.